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Hurstville

NSW 2220 • Greater Sydney

31,162
Population (2021)
$93,808
Median Household Income
4.23 km²
Area
$470/wk
Median Rent
Urban LivingAsian-AustralianTransport HubShopping DistrictMulticulturalTrain Access

About Hurstville

Hurstville has evolved into the de facto CBD of southern Sydney, a bustling commercial centre where over 31,000 residents live amid shops, restaurants, and high-rise apartments. Located 16 km south of the Sydney CBD in the Georges River LGA, it serves as the administrative and commercial heart of the St George region. The suburb's Chinese-Australian community has transformed it into one of Sydney's premier culinary and cultural destinations outside the city. Continuous high-rise development has given Hurstville a distinctly urban skyline.

Westfield Hurstville and the surrounding streets offer comprehensive shopping and some of Sydney's finest Chinese and pan-Asian dining outside Chinatown. The library, council services, and nearby parks provide excellent community infrastructure. Hurstville attracts young professionals, international students, and established Chinese-Australian families who value city-like convenience and a vibrant social scene. The suburb's walkability and direct train access make car-free living entirely feasible. Hurstville is widely regarded as one of Sydney's premier hubs for Asian groceries, food and services, with specialty supermarkets and stores stocking ingredients from across East and South-East Asia complementing the suburb's extensive restaurant and eatery scene.

Hurstville falls under postcode 2220 and is governed by Georges River Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kogarah electorate.

📰 Featured In

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📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2220
Urban Area
Hurstville
LGA / Council
Georges River
Federal Electorate
Barton
State Electorate
Kogarah
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.96°, 151.10°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.23 km²
Elevation
64m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Hurstville for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$2.2M
149 sales · ▲ 9.3% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$768K
575 sales · ▲ 2.4% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$470
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.1%

153 state housing + 65 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Hurstville
0.3 km
4 min

Bus Services

  • 961, 963, 980 — Rockdale, Kogarah, Ramsgate 15-25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
16 km
By Train
26 min to Central
By Car (Peak)
35-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25 min

🛣️ T4 direct to Central, frequent services every 5-10 min

Walkability Very Walkable

Excellent walkability around the station, Westfield, and the main commercial strip

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Westfield Hurstville Shopping Centre Cnr Cross Street & Park Road Hurstville 2220 NSW
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Park & Cross Streets Hurstville 2220 NSW
  • ALDI
    A1 Cross Street, Park Road, Hurstville NSW 2220

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Hurstville, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

West Maling (Revival Life Centre)
663-665 King Georges Road Penshurst • SHR #00269

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Georges River Local Government Area, which contains Hurstville. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
126.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 4.1%
Motor vehicle theft
85.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
226.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
151.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.3%
View all 62 offence types for Georges River →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
29,822
Census 2021
31,162
▲ 4.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$25,116
Personal Income 2021
$36,296
▲ 44.5% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$36,296 / yr
$698/wk
Household
$93,808 / yr
$1804/wk
Family
$93,704 / yr
$1802/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,750
Born Overseas 21,191

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 8,925
  • 2. Nepal 4,938
  • 3. Hong Kong 1,128
  • 4. Indonesia 548
  • 5. Philippines 536
  • 6. Malaysia 448
  • 7. India 396
  • 8. North Macedonia 330
  • 9. Greece 298
  • 10. New Zealand 286

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 14,691
English 2,300
Australian 1,771
Greek 914
Lebanese 687
Filipino 679
Macedonian 631
Indian 569
Italian 519
Irish 507

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,129
Both parents born in Australia
26,141
Both parents born overseas
1,315
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
38.9%
Christianity
26.5%
Hinduism
15.5%
Buddhism
8.5%
Islam
3.9%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,410 (4.5%)
5-14 years
2,646 (8.5%)
15-19 years
1,256 (4.0%)
20-24 years
3,606 (11.6%)
25-34 years
7,373 (23.7%)
35-44 years
4,130 (13.3%)
45-54 years
3,125 (10.0%)
55-64 years
3,317 (10.6%)
65-74 years
2,410 (7.7%)
75-84 years
1,274 (4.1%)
85+ years
618 (2.0%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which train line serves Hurstville? +

Hurstville is on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, with direct trains to Sydney CBD (Central Station in about 26 minutes) running every 5-10 minutes during peak hours.

What is the median rent in Hurstville? +

The median weekly rent in Hurstville is approximately $470 per week, reflecting its status as a well-connected urban hub in the Georges River area.

Which council/LGA covers Hurstville? +

Hurstville falls within the Georges River Council local government area, which was formed in 2016 through the merger of Hurstville and Kogarah councils.

What is Hurstville known for? +

Hurstville is best known for its vibrant Chinese-Australian community, excellent multicultural dining scene, Westfield shopping centre, and outstanding public transport connections that make it the commercial heart of Sydney's south.

What is the average income in Hurstville? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Hurstville is about $698 per week (around $36,300 per year). The median household income is $1,804 per week and the median family income is $1,802 per week.

What is the median house price in Hurstville? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $2,200,000, up 9.3% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $768,000, up 2.4% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Hurstville? +

The median age in Hurstville is 33. The largest age group is 25–34 (7,373 residents, around 24%). Around 17% of residents are under 20 and about 14% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Hurstville a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Hurstville is part of the Georges River LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Hurstville? +

Hurstville had a population of 31,162 at the 2021 Census, up 4.5% from 29,822 in 2016.

How much is rent in Hurstville? +

In Hurstville, the median weekly rent is $470, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167 (2021 Census).